Rael Organic Sanitary Towels Regular Absorbency, Unscented, Ultra Thin Pads with Wings for Women (Regular, 28 Count)

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WEN is also concerned about “hidden” ingredients in period products. "Research has shown that period products can be a significant source of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals such as phthalates," it says. Bonus: These pads are hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested, so they’re a safer choice for those with sensitive skin. Organyc is an Italian brand offering 100% organic cotton pads, tampons and intimate care products. They’re a solid choice for those looking to have a more non-toxic period.

Sleeping with a pad has its challenges. They’re notorious for moving around during the night and leaking. These overnight pads from U by Kotex still have the bulkiness you’d expect in a maxi pad, but they’re an effective solution to taming a heavy or irregular flow. The brand claims these provide up to 12 hours of protection, though you should change your pad more frequently. Even once they’ve obtained finance, companies are still met with the challenge of competing with well established brands. A 2019 article entitled A Study into Public Awareness of the Environmental Impact of Menstrual Products and Product Choice published in the journal Sustainability found that marketing is highly influential in the purchasing choices of menstrual product users and "disposables are advertised much more than reusables". We took a deep dive into researching the world of menstrual pads—the materials used, why they’re important, and what brands you can rely on to offer a safe and eco-friendly product. While we are paying our ‘tampon tax’, a number of companies on our list are likely to be avoiding paying their fair share of corporation tax. Most organic tampons are only available in regular and super, but these come in Light, Regular, Super, and Super Plus sizes! Lola offers subscription boxes where you can customize which sizes and styles you receive each month. So if your flow changes throughout your cycle, you'll have exactly what you need. Testers gave them high marks for being comfortable to wear, regardless of which size they tested.In 2021 Lil-Lets announced that they are removing plastic applicators from their products and launching a The results of the testing detected carbon disulfide, a known reproductive toxin, in all four brands of tampons that contain rayon. Carbon disulfide is a chemical that is predominantly used in the manufacture of rayon; it was not detected in the all-cotton tampons that were tested.” A standard plastic tampon applicator can take up to 500 years to decompose, and the average person uses more than 11,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime. Switching to recyclable or biodegradable sanitary pads and tampons is a great step forward to a happier planet.

According to the charity Bloody Good Period, the average number of periods a woman will have in their lifetime is around 450.Keeping the same rotors won’t be a disaster, though – it’ll just take the new pads longer to bed in. Still, there can be other benefits to using organic pads: For women who are prone to irritation (like external itching, chafing or rashes, and even imbalances of their vaginal flora), ditching synthetic products for organic ones can provide some relief. "In general, the fewer materials or ingredients in a product, the lower the chances they can incite a reaction," says Dr. Kudesia. "It seems possible that women feeling irritation from traditional products might experience relief with organic ones." Plus, organic products are better for the environment.